Wisconsin Flowgate & Drainage LLC

04/20/2026

With all the Spring weather we want to help out in anyway we can —
We stock & manufacture a full line of culverts, drainage supplies, drain tile & any water control needs you might have
Wis Rapids yard -715-325-3302
Omro yard -920-685-2711

02/16/2026

01/23/2026

As a deep freeze heads our way, headlines and social posts about "exploding trees" are everywhere, and although it can technically happen, the less exciting headline of “cracking trees” is usually more appropriate.

When it gets cold enough, the liquid sap inside trees can freeze. When this happens, the sap expands and puts intense pressure on the inside of the tree. If the tree can’t handle that much pressure, it physically cracks.

As you can probably imagine, cracking open a tree takes a lot of force. A loud cracking or popping noise often occurs when the physical crack forms. While these cracks can certainly be startling, a true "explosion" would be rare.

A large crack seldom kills the tree, but it can be an entry point for insects, bacteria and fungi that can contribute to eventual tree decline.

Property owners seeing a large crack in a yard tree are urged to consult an arborist to determine if there is a risk of the tree falling or dropping large branches.

10/23/2025

Love the state we live in & all the hard working farmers ❤️

Wisconsin's most beautiful harvest! ❤

📸Russell Sawyer, Saratoga Cranberry

01/21/2025

01/21/2025

11/13/2024

Wisconsin’s largest fruit crop!

11/12/2024

Thanks to all who served!

11/06/2024

Leaving Flowgate last night

10/25/2024

Harvest!